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Hearing Loss

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Hearing Loss Things to know

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Who has hearing loss? <ul><li>About a third of Americans between ages of 65 and 74. </li></ul><ul><li>About half over age 85 </li></ul>

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How do I know if I have a hearing loss? <ul><li>See your doctor if you: </li></ul><ul><li>Have trouble hearing over the telephone, </li></ul><ul><li>Find it hard to follow conversations when two or more people are talking, </li></ul><ul><li>Need to turn up the TV volume so loud that others complain, </li></ul><ul><li>Have a problem hearing because of background noise, </li></ul><ul><li>Sense that others seem to mumble, or </li></ul><ul><li>Can't understand when women and children speak to you. </li></ul><ul><li>http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20432 </li></ul>

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How can I help a friend with hearing loss? <ul><li>Here are some tips you can use when talking with someone who has a hearing problem: </li></ul><ul><li>Face the person and talk clearly. </li></ul><ul><li>Speak at a reasonable speed. </li></ul><ul><li>Stand in good lighting & reduce background noises. </li></ul><ul><li>Use facial expressions or gestures to give useful clues. </li></ul><ul><li>Repeat yourself if necessary, using different words. </li></ul><ul><li>Be patient; stay positive and relaxed. </li></ul><ul><li>Ask how you can help. </li></ul>http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20432&page=2

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What can I do if I have trouble hearing? <ul><li>Let people know that you have trouble hearing. </li></ul><ul><li>Ask people to face you, and to speak more slowly and clearly; also ask them to speak without shouting. </li></ul><ul><li>Pay attention to what is being said and to facial expressions or gestures. </li></ul><ul><li>Let the person talking know if you do not understand. </li></ul><ul><li>Ask people to reword a sentence and try again </li></ul>http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20432&page=2